Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Coat and Toy Drive

Coat and Toy Drive

Nov 13 - Dec 11
The church at-large is invited to participate in Senior Adult Ministry's annual coat and toy drive. New and gently used coats in all sizes as well as new toys will be collected, organized, and distributed to local agencies. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/13/2023 12:00 AM
Young Adult Game Night and Friendsgiving

Young Adult Game Night and Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 14, 7-9 pm

Come join us for our Young Adult FUN NIGHT - Friendsgiving and Game Night! Sign Up to bring something to share if you're able to do so. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/14/2023 7:00 PM
College Care Packages and Parent Dinner

College Care Packages and Parent Dinner

Thur, Nov 16, 6-7 pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall
Followed by optional dinner out

Join us to choose from a variety of snacks, study aids, and care items for you to create a little box of love for your college as they prepare for finals. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/16/2023 6:00 PM
Jr High Night

Jr High Night

Fri, Nov 17, 6-9 pm, Adventure Landing

7th and 8th grade students are invited to hang out and have fun over dinner, go karts, laser tag, and so much more! Cost: $15 each by Nov 15. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/17/2023 6:30 PM
Christmas Poinsettias

Christmas Poinsettias

Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/26/2023 8:00 AM
Advent and Christmas

Advent and Christmas

Throughout this special time of year, we invite you to discover ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/26/2023 8:45 AM
Advent Workshop

Advent Workshop

Sun, Nov 26, 2-4 pm

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and stories as we prepare for Advent and Christmas. We will begin with Family Worship in the Worship & Arts Center at 2:00. Cost: $30 per family. Register online by Nov 25 or at the door. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/26/2023 2:00 PM
Children's Choir Christmas Musical

Children's Choir Christmas Musical

Sun, Dec 3, 3 pm, Worship & Arts Center

Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present Christmas is Jesus. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/3/2023 3:00 PM
Service of Hope

Service of Hope

Sun, Dec 3, 5 pm, Sanctuary & Livestream

In this season of expectation, decorations, and parties, the sense of loss can be profound. We look to God for light and comfort, for the Spirit’s presence even in our empty places, and for hope. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/3/2023 5:00 PM
Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Monthly, 1:30-2:30 pm, Chapel
Sept 5, Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 4

Come sing songs of our faith that we know and love with members of our Music Ministry team! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/4/2023 1:30 PM
FUMCR Charge Conference

FUMCR Charge Conference

Mon, Dec 4, 6:30-8 pm, Worship & Arts Center

All are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual "State of the Church" meeting led by District Superintendent Rev. Edlen Cowley and Dr. Clayton Oliphint. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/4/2023 6:30 PM
Youth Girls Group December

Youth Girls Group December

Tue, Dec 5, 5-6:30 pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Girls Group is back, and we're making Christmas cookies for those in need of some holiday cheer. Come at 5 pm ready to bake! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/5/2023 5:00 PM
Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert

Thur, Dec 7, 7 pm, Sanctuary

Come and relive the nostalgia of Christmases past and make this a "Christmas to Remember" as our adult, youth, and children's choirs, plus modern worship band and orchestra sing in the season. Tickets $10. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/7/2023 7:00 PM
UWF Christmas Program

UWF Christmas Program

Tue, Dec 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall
Get in the Christmas spirit with Rev. Cheryl Bishop's telling of the Christmas Story! We'll share a covered dish dinner. The gathering will also include awards and officer installation. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/12/2023 6:30 PM
Life After - Christmas Coffee

Life After - Christmas Coffee

Wed, Dec 13, 10-11:30 am, Ogden Fellowship Hall

No matter when you lost your partner, the holidays may trigger unexpected emotions and memories. We invite you to join us for casual conversation and coffee. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/13/2023 10:00 AM
Mini Christmas Camp

Mini Christmas Camp

Fri, Dec 15, 6-8:30 pm

Members of The Journey Youth Choir will host a mini camp for children ages 3-11 as a fundraiser for their summer tour. Games, activities, and snacks will keep your kids entertained and happy. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/15/2023 12:00 AM
Fridays for the Fellas

Fridays for the Fellas

Fri, Dec 15, 7:45 - 9 am, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Join the fellas for breakfast, encouragement, and fellowship. Bring or invite another fella. All fellas welcome. Hosted by Men of Faith. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/15/2023 7:45 AM
Richardson Community Chorale Concert

Richardson Community Chorale Concert

Fri, Dec 15, 7 pm, Sanctuary

The "Home for the Holidays" winter concert will feature many of your favorite holiday songs along with Christmas carols and a reception following the performance. No cost. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/15/2023 7:00 PM
Help Fill Totebags

Help Fill Totebags

Sign up to help fill totebags with toiletries, snacks, socks, hats and gloves as part of our ministry to those facing homelessness. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/17/2023 9:30 AM
Young Adults Christmas Party

Young Adults Christmas Party

Tue, Dec 19, 7-9 pm, Dos Arroyos

Come celebrate with us! We'll enjoy a fajita dinner and dessert together. Bring a wrapped gift, funny or awesome, with something you found at your house! Register by Dec 13. $5/person. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/19/2023 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Welcoming Volunteers

Christmas Eve Welcoming Volunteers

Spread Christmas joy by welcoming those who enter our doors on Christmas Eve!

Please select the time slots that work best for your holiday schedule, and join the team at your start time to receive your assignments and enjoy a few holiday treats! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/24/2023 10:30 AM
Christmas Eve Worship

Christmas Eve Worship

Join us for Christmas Eve worship on December 24!

9:45* - Online
11am* - Christmas Pageant
2pm, 4pm - Modern
6pm*, 8pm, 10pm - Traditional
*streaming at fumcr.com/online
On Demand - fumcr.com/ondemand ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/24/2023 11:00 AM
Advent Offering

Advent Offering

This year’s special offering will support Methodist Children's Home and Network of Community Ministries. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/25/2023 12:00 AM
Handling the Holidays When You are Grieving

Handling the Holidays When You are Grieving

Faith & Grief has shared some helpful coping strategies as well as ideas for taking care of yourself if you're grieving a loss this holiday season. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/25/2023 12:00 AM
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan

Dec 27 - Jan 7
Info sessions: Apr 16 & 17

Experience the history of our faith, be immersed in culture, and connect to Jesus and his journey through study, prayer, and visits to sites in the Bible. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
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